Great Railroad Tunnels of North America
Author:   William Lowell Putnam
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9780786459513


Pages:   189
Publication Date:   03 May 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   William Lowell Putnam
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780786459513


ISBN 10:   0786459514
Pages:   189
Publication Date:   03 May 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface      Introduction      1. Canals versus Tunnels      2. South of the Border      3. Unto the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia      4. Politics Meets Geology Under Hoosac Mountain      5. Daylight at Long Last      6. The Thin Air of Colorado      7. See America First      8. Lesser Bores on the Way West      9. Canada’s Great Project—Kicking Horse to Connaught      10. Spiraling to the Top      Glossary      Appendix      Further Reading      The Longest Railroad Tunnels in North America      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index     

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an examination of the tunneling through mountains for trains...it's a lot like exploring a tunnel, or a mine, in which you sometimes find unexpected gemstones --<i>IZoom.com</i>; examines the development and construction, purposes, and uses of numerous notable North American tunnels --<i>Reference & Research Book News</i>.


"""an examination of the tunneling through mountains for trains...it's a lot like exploring a tunnel, or a mine, in which you sometimes find unexpected gemstones""--IZoom.com; ""examines the development and construction, purposes, and uses of numerous notable North American tunnels""--Reference & Research Book News."


an examination of the tunneling through mountains for trains...it's a lot like exploring a tunnel, or a mine, in which you sometimes find unexpected gemstones --IZoom.com; examines the development and construction, purposes, and uses of numerous notable North American tunnels --Reference & Research Book News.


Author Information

William Lowell Putnam served as vice chairman of the Association of Maximum Service Telecasters, among his multitude of other professional credits. He is the sole trustee of the Lowell Observatory and lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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